tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post5189789429902788266..comments2023-09-10T16:48:15.803+01:00Comments on Paperback Reader: Happy Roald Dahl Day!Paperback Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-12067110776043902272009-09-14T09:25:29.853+01:002009-09-14T09:25:29.853+01:00Rachel, I was lucky that it wasn't all of my c...Rachel, I was lucky that it wasn't all of my children's books but it was the majority of them; it still hurts to think about! I very recently learned that a few boxes of my books have gone to the attic at my parents' house and I am concerned that I'm never going to see them again...<br /><br />I know exactly what you mean about Jeremy Irons. I loved that adaptation.<br /><br />Tony, I don't remember much about Boy but I adored James and the Giant Peach; it definitely appealed to my imagination as a child.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-65399824464127297832009-09-14T00:25:33.342+01:002009-09-14T00:25:33.342+01:00I liked his childhood autobiography, 'Boy'...I liked his childhood autobiography, 'Boy'; very entertaining. I remember 'James and the Giant Peach' being very surreal too...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546287562521628467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-48642249586849086372009-09-13T23:08:56.179+01:002009-09-13T23:08:56.179+01:00Oh my goodness, I can't believe the tragedy of...Oh my goodness, I can't believe the tragedy of you losing your books in the attic!<br /><br />I grew up on Roald Dahl. My favourite would be a toss up between BFG and Danny the Champion of the World, largely because I loved the videos. Even at 8 I knew that Jeremy Irons was worth watching!<br /><br />I love Matilda too, though, and the film is wonderful.Rachel (Book Snob)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13669640788036671572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-65566366192049886322009-09-13T21:32:23.113+01:002009-09-13T21:32:23.113+01:00And you would surely be elected!And you would surely be elected!Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-4032211507592119282009-09-13T21:25:35.666+01:002009-09-13T21:25:35.666+01:00Sure thing - I'd actually lobby for that!!! :)...Sure thing - I'd actually lobby for that!!! :)anothercookiecrumbleshttp://anothercookiecrumbles.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-38564833596395850872009-09-13T19:45:53.710+01:002009-09-13T19:45:53.710+01:00Ana, I plan on truly celebrating the day and Dahl ...Ana, I plan on truly celebrating the day and Dahl on another day too, when I am more prepared. It seems as if everything just now is apt for RIP!<br /><br />Simon, it could definitely have been better publicised and why isn't google acknowledging it? I want cute Quentin Blake letters on my search engine NOW!<br />Hope you enjoy Julie & Julia and looking forward to your thoughts.<br /><br />anothercookie, I foresee that boxset in my near future... <br /><br />Happy Roald Dahl Day! We should have an RD weekend at some point.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-64460545688948646432009-09-13T19:25:47.542+01:002009-09-13T19:25:47.542+01:00I didn't know it was Roald Dahl Day! Blah!
Y...I didn't know it was Roald Dahl Day! Blah! <br /><br />You need to purchase the boxset. It's one of the smartest things I ever did!! <br /><br />I had Charlie instead of The Twits, on my top three, but the other two are the same.<br /><br />Happy Roald Dahl Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-90303169002828901152009-09-13T19:02:23.573+01:002009-09-13T19:02:23.573+01:00They have kept Roald Dahl Day quite quiet I think ...They have kept Roald Dahl Day quite quiet I think which is a shame. Especially as he was oneof my favourite childhood authors. The Witches is amazing and now am wondering why its not in my top 40 books as I loooooved it! I had no idea that movie was coming out either. Speaking of movies... am off to see Julie and Julia tonight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-25710821690548566142009-09-13T18:04:38.716+01:002009-09-13T18:04:38.716+01:00I'm definitely looking forward to The Fantasti...I'm definitely looking forward to The Fantastic Mr Fox! Roald Dahl + Wes Anderson surely can't go wrong!<br /><br />I wish I had remembered about Roald Dahl Day sooner so I could have written a post too... maybe I could have re-read of some of his short stories for adults. But I can always do that next Sunday! As you were saying, they are perfect for RIP.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-43510543150320605072009-09-13T17:07:14.892+01:002009-09-13T17:07:14.892+01:00Steph, I don't recall much about The BFG, to b...Steph, I don't recall much about The BFG, to be honest, except for an adaptation (perhaps UK only) that used to be on TV at Christmas.<br /><br />I have read some of Dahl's adult fiction. "Lamb to the Slaughter" left an impression when taught it at school; it was definitely black humour. I have one of his volumes of short stories and was considering reading some of them for the RIP challenge if I have time.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-76716818229831236702009-09-13T15:42:51.214+01:002009-09-13T15:42:51.214+01:00I loved Roald Dahl when I was younger too! Defini...I loved Roald Dahl when I was younger too! Definitely loved Matilda, The Twits, and The Witches, but I also liked The BFG a good deal as well. I think my brother really loved Fantastic Mr. Fox. I had heard that a movie was coming out but didn't really pay much attention to it... now I'm excited!<br /><br />Have you read any of Dahl's adult fiction? I haven't found it very easy to come by, but would like to try some. I know it's supposed to be much darker than his kiddie lit (though they could be pretty gruesome as well!), but I figure they might be of the "black humor" variety, which I can get behind.Stephhttp://www.stephandtonyinvestigate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-59328639414705466762009-09-13T15:06:11.978+01:002009-09-13T15:06:11.978+01:00Doesn't it, Darlene? It looks like so much fun...Doesn't it, Darlene? It looks like so much fun.<br /><br />Matilda was and always will be a literary character I identified with.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-41872412033280154832009-09-13T14:44:14.268+01:002009-09-13T14:44:14.268+01:00Fantastic Mr Fox looks like one of those films whe...Fantastic Mr Fox looks like one of those films where the adults are going to be having just as good a time as the kids! <br /><br />I was such a Matilda when I was a child.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.com